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I bow to the one who, with no beginning, middle or end, has a serene stillness and is clear-minded and fully evolved, who became clear from his own aspects and once clear, shows fearless, constant paths of the mind to bring realization to those with no realization … Maitreya Buddha One of the major texts studied in all traditions of Tibetan Buddhism, Maitreya’s Sublime Continuum clarifies the meaning of our Tathagata essence or Buddha potential in particular the emptiness of the mind...
Topics: Sublime continuum, Geshe Samten, Basic Program, Buddha, Maitreya Buddha
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Vipassana , which means to see things as they really are, is one of India’s most ancient techniques of meditation. In the Buddhist tradition means insight into the true nature of reality, ultimately cultivating the wisdom realising the emptiness of inherent existence.
Topics: Vipassana, Vipashana, Meditation, Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism, Vajrayana Institute, Geshe Samten,...
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Praise of Dependent Arising with Geshe Samten at KYRC
Topics: Praise of Dependent Arising with Geshe Samten, Geshe Samten, Lama Tsong Khapa, A Praise of...
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Geshe Samten teaching 'Being a Buddhist' at Vajrayana Institute August 2020.
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Geshe Samten teaching on The Purpose and Methods for Realisation at Vajrayana Institute 2020
Topics: Geshe Samten Buddhism, Vajrayana, The Purpose and Methods for Realisation
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Geshe-la unpacks this classic first teaching of Shakyamuni Buddha on how to get rid of suffering and its causes forever and how to cultivate everlasting happiness and perfect peace.
Topics: Four Noble Truths. suffering, Buddhism, Geshe Samten
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In this teaching on compassion and bodhicitta, Geshela will give practical steps for how to cultivate the love and compassion desperately needed in the world today.
Topics: Bodhichitta, Buddhism, Geshe Samten, Love, Compassion
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Geshe Samten delivers his annual Easter retreat on Lam Rim Chen Mo, using the outline from Lama Tsong Khapa as a basis for commentary.
Topics: Lama Tsong Khapa, Geshe Samten, Lam Rim Chen Mo outline
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A Praise of Dependent Arising was composed with great devotion by Lama Tsongkhapa, combining his understanding of the precise meaning of emptiness with his insight into the kindness of the Buddha for having given the teaching on dependent arising. The teaching on dependent arising is the heart-cherished treasure of all the Buddha’s teachings. Geshe Samten’s book, A Commentary on Lama Tsongkhapa’s A Praise of Dependent Arising is offered as the text for this course.
Topics: dependent arising, Tsongkhapa, emptiness, buddha, Geshe Samten
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Geshe Samten teaching The Noble Eightfold Path at Vajrayana Institute 2020
Topics: Geshe Samten, teaching, Dharma, The Noble Eightfold Path, Vajrayana Institute, 2020, Buddhism
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A Praise of Dependent Arising was composed with great devotion by Lama Tsongkhapa, combining his understanding of the precise meaning of emptiness with his insight into the kindness of the Buddha for having given the teaching on dependent arising. The teaching on dependent arising is the heart-cherished treasure of all the Buddha’s teachings. Geshe Samten’s book, A Commentary on Lama Tsongkhapa’s A Praise of Dependent Arising is offered as the text for this course.
Topics: dependent arising, Tsongkhapa, Geshe Samten, Emptiness, Buddha
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Geshe Samten teaching on Prostrating to the 35 Confession Buddhas at Vajrayana Institute June 2020
Topics: Geshe Samten, Vajrayana Institute, 2020, Buddha, Dharma, FPMT
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Geshe Samten teaching The Four Immeasurables at Vajrayana Institute 2020
Topics: Geshe Samten, FPMT, Buddhism, The Four Immeasurables, Vajrayana Institute, 2020
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Geshe Samten teaching Practicing Patience & Diligence at Vajrayana Institute November 2020
Topics: Geshe Samten, teaching, fpmt, Buddhism, Dharma, Practicing Patience & Diligence, Vajrayana...
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Shamatha is the practice of calming the mind and its ‘formations’. This is done by practicing single-pointed meditation most commonly through mindfulness of breathing. Shamatha is the basis of all Buddhist practice. The process of undoing bewilderment is based on stabilizing and strengthening our mind.
Topics: Shamatha, Calm Abiding, Meditation, Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism, Vajrayana Institute, Geshe Samten,...
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Geshe Samten teaching Tantric Paths and Grounds at Vajrayana Institute beginning 17th September 2020.
Topics: Geshe Samten, teaching, Buddhism, Dharma, Tantric Paths and Grounds, Vajrayana Institute
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In this class, Geshe Samten focuses on the famous wisdom chapter (chapter 9) of Shantideva’s classic text "Engaging in the Bodhisattva Deeds" on Bodhicitta and the six perfections. This chapter is a detailed and profound exposition on emptiness, ultimate reality according to Buddhism. The dialogue takes place between the Madhyamaka school, represented by the author Shantideva, and various other Buddhist and non‐Buddhist schools.
Topics: Geshe Samten, Buddhism, Mahayana, Shantideva, Gyaltsab Je Darma Rinchen, bodhisattva, perfection of...
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Nagarjuna is renowned for his penetrating analysis of reality. In the Precious Garland Nagarjuna describes the cause & effect sequences for the development of happiness within ordinary life, as well as the practices of wisdom, realizing emptiness & compassion that lead to enlightenment. He describes a Buddha’s qualities & offers encouraging advice on the effectiveness of practices that reveal the vast attributes of Buddhahood. The Precious Garland includes a...
Topics: Nagarjuna, Precious Garland, Geshe Samten, Buddhism, Buddha
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Geshe Samten teaching on The Purpose and Methods for Realisation at Vajrayana Institute 2020
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Geshe Samten teaching on the 4 Seals of Buddhism at Vajrayana September 2019
Topics: Geshe Samten, Buddhism, 4 Seals, Vajrayana, 2019
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Refuge Ceremony is given to students wishing to take vows to become a Buddhist
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